Just returned from Los Angeles, CA. We were there for a week, having meetings with labels, lawyers, agents, P.R.O.s,... and playing gigs. It was a great trip. One of the first meetings we had was with a great guy, Arlow Chan (love him), with Warner/Chappell Music. Ended up going to lunch at a small Italian place walking distance from his office on Santa Monica. Can't remember the name, but it was a nice restaurant, and the food was good. And wouldn't you know, a few minutes later, in walks Tori Spelling and a couple of friends. They sat right next to us. The way the tables were set, and where I was sitting, one of her friends, an actor whose name I couldn't place, and Tori and I all sat staring at each other the entire meal. I had to look away NOT to be looking at them. Pretty funny. So we had our requisite star sighting/encounter while in L.A.

Jeni (Varnadeau) and I played at Tangier Restaurant & Lounge on Friday, and then me and my band played at the Beverly Wilshire, in Beverly Hills. Great gig! It was a 1950s theme night, and a blast to perform the music. Great venue, Great music, AND the people loved us (Great crowd)- That's a trifecta. It was officially a great success!

Met with an un-named actor/ress friend for lunch on Sunday, then took the night off and relaxed.

After more meetings on Monday, we headed home Tuesday afternoon. It's good to be back in Nashville, especially after a successful trip. But I'm really looking forward to being back in L.A. in April, at the latest. And I have a sneaking suspicion we'll be spending a lot more time there in the future. :) Keep your ears to the ground...

Rory